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AU58 OZC

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,289 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,924 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,449 miles

Front Both front shock absorber bump stops perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,986 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Very slight play n/s steering knuckle

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,991 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AU58 OZC is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 OZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 OZC registered?

AU58 OZC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AU58 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 OZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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